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XIX Manga Fair of Barcelona 2013

It’s almost here the Nineteenth Edition of Manga Fair, an event held every year in Barcelona. This time it will take place from 31st October until 03rd November 2013 in Montjuic fairgrounds.
The XIX Manga Saloon in Barcelona will have the largest area of the history of the event. Occupying Halls 1 and 2 of Fira de Barcelona in Montjuïc and Plaza Univers which lies within the festival site. Last year was only used Palace 2 with an area of 17,000 square meters. This year there will be additional space and there will be two different entry points to reduce queues: the Lleida street and the Avenida Reina Maria Cristina.
This year the theme of the event will be the presence of sport in Manga, while related activities will be expanded with Japanese cuisine. In Hall 2 will find exhibitors, workshops manga and Japanese cuisine, exhibitions, the auditorium, the spaces of video games and other activities. In Hall 1 will house the stage, which will have a larger space to enjoy cosplay contests, karaoke and musical performances.
When:31October - 03 November 2013
Where: Montjuic Fair
Official website of the Manga Fair of Barcelona